Want to ban student cellphone use in Kansas? Take a moment to look at yourself first.

By: Tara Wallace

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 801

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Adults are often reactive when challenges arise.

In my work as a therapist, clients learn that reacting is still an action, but one that gives little attention to critical details while allowing intense emotion to lead the way. When children move through the world this way, we label it a “behavior problem.” When adults do the same, we call it a “crisis response.”

I don’t believe that distinction holds.

A true crisis requires a shared …

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